Wildlife· Palawan (Puerto Princesa)· Philippines
Puerto Princesa Firefly Watching (Iwahig River)
9° 44.0′ N · 118° 41.0′ E
An evening paddle-boat trip down the mangrove-lined Iwahig River, where trees along the banks blink with colonies of fireflies, a sign of an unpolluted river. Community-run and a Gold PATA award-winner for ecotourism.
Practical
Run by the Iwahig Community Ecotourism Association (City Tourism Office). The launch point is mapped at the Iwahig Firefly Watching Mangrove Ecotourism and Wildlife Park near the old Iwahig bridge, about 6 km west of the city (OpenStreetMap). Trips run after dark; best on moonless, dry nights. Fees and hours not published on the official page: book through the city tourism office or a local agent and confirm the price. Bring insect repellent.
Best for
A magical night trip from the Abanico anchorage
Season
All year; best on dark, dry nights
Nearby
- Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm1.5 NM away
- Balayong Festival and Puerto Princesa Founding Anniversary (March 4)2.8 NM away
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Puerto Princesa)2.8 NM away
- Plaza Cuartel2.8 NM away
- Puerto Princesa Port of Entry (Customs, Immigration, Quarantine)2.8 NM away
- Subaraw Biodiversity Festival (November)2.8 NM away
- Puerto Princesa Fuel (Quezon Street Shell and Petron)2.9 NM away
- Pangalipay sa Baybay (Puerto Princesa Baywalk)3 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).